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Data Canopy’s Perspective on President Trump’s AI Executive Order

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Opportunities and Implications for Data Infrastructure

In a move that’s set to reshape the landscape of AI and the data center industry in America, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on July 23, 2025, entitled “Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack.” This directive, accompanied by a White House AI Action Plan, emphasizes accelerating data center infrastructure, easing regulatory barriers, and bolstering U.S. AI exports to allies—all in a bid to maintain global leadership, particularly against competitors like China.

As a trusted data infrastructure company specializing in retail and wholesale colocation,  Data Canopy is uniquely positioned to analyze this development. Our clients—MSPs, technology consultants, and solutions providers—serve end-users in regulated industries and emerging tech sectors that demand high-density GPU colocation for AI applications. Below, we break down the order’s impact and, more importantly, what our partners need to know to prepare for the technical realities of AI deployments.

Key Highlights from the Executive Order and AI Action Plan

  • Infrastructure Acceleration: The plan calls for rapid development of data centers, manufacturing facilities, and energy systems to power AI. This includes streamlining permitting processes and reducing regulations, which could expedite new builds by months or years (White House, 2025; Bloomberg Tech, July 23, 2025).
  • Export Promotion: By facilitating the export of U.S. AI technologies, the order aims to strengthen alliances while countering foreign dominance. This could lead to increased demand for American-made hardware and software stacks, benefiting data infrastructure providers (WSJ, July 23, 2025).
  • Broader AI Ecosystem Support: Echoing sentiments from industry leaders like Anthropic, the plan seeks to promote innovation while addressing risks, such as through responsible AI development frameworks (Anthropic, 2025).

Preparing for the Technical Demands of AI: What Partners Need to Know

The Executive Order will undoubtedly accelerate growth, but successful AI deployments hinge on getting the physical infrastructure right. For our partners, understanding the technical requirements is the first step to capitalizing on this opportunity. Here are the critical conversations you should be prepared to have with your clients:

  • Power Delivery and Density: AI workloads are incredibly power-intensive. While standard data center voltage is 208V, most high-density AI deployments require 480V power to deliver more wattage efficiently into a single cabinet. It’s crucial to ask: What is the power density per cabinet? Deployments can range from 20kW to over 125kW, and the facility must be equipped to deliver and manage that load.
  • Advanced Cooling Strategies: High power density generates immense heat that traditional air cooling cannot handle. This makes cooling a primary consideration. You need to know if the deployment requires advanced solutions like rear-door heat exchangers or direct-to-chip liquid cooling. Guiding a client to a facility that matches their cooling needs is essential for performance and hardware longevity.
  • Power Redundancy and Use Case: How critical is uptime? The answer determines the necessary power configuration. An internal R&D environment might be fine with a single power feed (N redundancy). However, a production AI service with customer SLAs will demand dual power feeds for reliability (N+1 or 2N redundancy). Understanding the client’s business case is key to recommending the right, cost-effective configuration.
  • Regulatory Easing and the Importance of Compliance: While the order aims to reduce red tape, the conversation around AI regulation is just beginning. Future governance will likely be built upon established best practices and standards. By placing AI workloads in facilities that are already compliant with SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, and other rigorous standards, you help your clients mitigate future risk and build on a foundation of trust and security.

Implications for MSPs and Technology Solutions Providers

For our partners, this executive order represents both a massive opportunity and a call to deepen your technical expertise:

  • Market Growth Potential: The push for rapid buildout will lead to more demand for colocation and edge computing. Partners serving tech companies with large scale power and high-density needs will see the most immediate benefits, but even smaller MSPs can capitalize by reselling our colocation options.
  • Expanded Service Offerings: Position yourselves as true AI infrastructure consultants. By leveraging Data Canopy’s flexible solutions, you can guide clients through the complexities of power, cooling, and redundancy. Our facilities support everything from smaller, high-density GPU deployments to large-scale wholesale colocation, empowering you to deliver secure, compliant environments.
  • Strategic Considerations: Stay ahead by assessing your clients’ AI readiness. This involves auditing their power requirements, cooling strategies, and redundancy needs, not just their current energy use. Our team is here to collaborate with you on these technical consultations and help you integrate AI-ready infrastructure into your portfolio.

At Data Canopy, we’re committed to being your partner in this evolving landscape. This Executive Order reinforces the critical role of robust data infrastructure in America’s AI future. We don’t just provide space and power; we provide the expertise to help you navigate these complex technical challenges. We are excited to lead the charge with you.

If you’re an MSP or consultant navigating these changes, reach out to discuss how we can support your growth.

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